ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Jurisdiction of CBI
In exercise of powers under Section 2  of Delhi Special Police Establishment  Act, 1946, the Central Government constitutes a Special Police Force for investigation in any Union Territory of offences notified under Section 3 of DSPE Act, 1946. The power and jurisdiction of this Special Force can be extended by virtue of Section 5 of DSPE Act, 1946 to any other areas/State not being Union Territory for investigation of any offences or classes of offences notified under Section 3 of DSPE Act, 1946 with the consent of the Government of that State. Further, Constitutional courts can also entrust any case or class of case for investigation in exercise of inherent jurisdiction even without the consent of the respective State Government.
Once general or specific consent is granted under Section 6 of DSPE Act, 1946 by the State Government where the case is registered; or when the case is entrusted by the Constitutional courts, the powers and jurisdiction of members of the DSPE  may extend for investigation as stipulated under Section 5 of DSPE Act, 1946.
Withdrawal of consent, if any, by a State Government can be effected prospectively and not retrospectively. Further, in the cases which are referred by the Constitutional Courts, the entry of CBI cannot be denied by that State as these do not require the consent of the State.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
POWERGRID completes Govt.’s prestigious project extending Grid connectivity to Leh-Ladakh region in J&K
First-time ever in India that any 220kV voltage level substation is built at a high altitude of over 11,500 ft.
POWERGRID has successfully completed and charged 220 kV S/c Leh - Khalsti Line section of 220 KV S/c Alusteng  - Leh Transmission line, along with 220/66 kV GIS sub-stations at Leh and Khalsti on 31st Oct'17. This is the first time in the country that any 220kV voltage level substation is built at such a high altitude of over 11500 ft.
. Implementation of Srinagar-Leh Transmission System has been entrusted to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited .
Commissioning of these elements will facilitate delivery of power from the Nimmo Bazgo  Hydro-electric power stations in Leh/Ladhakh Region, with reliability.
Balance sections of this project, namely Khalsti-Kargil-Drass-Alusteng section is under progress, which upon completion, will facilitate Transfer of power to Ladakh region, directly from Northern Grid, in all seasons, with reliability.
RM/RS
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Monitoring water quality of major rivers by cpcb
Central Pollution Control Board  monitors water quality of 719 rivers at 2108 monitoring locations across 28 States and 7 Union Territories spread over the country under National Water Quality Monitoring Programme  in association with the State Pollution Control Boards /Pollution Control Committees . State Wise Water Quality Monitoring locations monitored under NWMP is given at Annexure I.
The rivers are monitored on monthly or quarterly basis. Water Quality for various parameters is assessed as per “Guidelines for Water Quality Monitoring, 2017” issued by MoEF&CC. Micro pollutants such as metals and pesticides are monitored twice in a year, before and after monsoon.
From analysis of data on water quality of 521 rivers in September 2018 by CPCB, it was revealed that there are 351 polluted river stretches on 323 rivers based on exceedance of Bathing Water Quality Criteria parameter of Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand  . Details of identified polluted river stretches are given in Annexure II. Accordingly, for rejuvenation of identified polluted rivers, action plans have been prepared by four-member Committee called “River Rejuvenation Committee’’  constituted by the respective State Government/UT Administration, under the overall supervision and coordination of Principal Secretary, Environment of the concerned State/Union Territory. Prepared action plans covers aspects such as Source control , River catchment/Basin Management , Flood Plain Zone protection and its management , Ecological/Environmental Flow  and Watershed management.
The Regional Offices of State Pollution Control Board/ Pollution Control Committees monitor the water quality of rivers and other aquatic resources. Upon completion of the monitoring and analysis, the water quality data is submitted to the respective SPCBs/PCCs. Further an online submission of data to CPCB is done through Environmental water quality data entry system  Portal.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
MRS KALA HARI KUMAR LAUNCHES  & , DIVING SUPPORT VESSELS AT HINDUSTAN SHIPYARD LTD, VISAKHAPATNAM ON 22 SEP 22.
Two Diving Support Vessels  being built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam were launched on 22 Sep 22 by Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, in presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff who presided the ceremony as Chief Guest. VAdm RB Pandit CinC SFC, VAdm Dasgupta, FOCinC Eastern Naval Command, VAdml Kiran Deshmukh, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition and other senior officers from the Indian Navy & Ministry of Defence were amongst the dignitaries who attended the launching ceremony.
Indigenously designed and built at HSL, these ships are a true testimonial to 'Aatmanirbharta'. They are self-sustaining platforms which can operate at sea for prolonged durations.
DSVs equipped with an array of complex Diving Support systems and Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel  will be deployed for deep sea diving and submarine rescue operations. Furthermore, the ships will be capable of conducting Search and Rescue operations and carrying out Helicopter Operations at sea.
This project is being executed with support from Indian industry primarily MSME firms who have supplied Yard material, equipment and services. Shipyard is extensively using the GeM portal for procuring material and services for the project. More than 120 MSME vendors across India have actively participated in the Project.
"Nistar" and "Nipun" were launched by achieving approx 80% indigenous content, a major step towards 'Self Reliance'. DSV project has generated local employment opportunities and promoted indigenisation which will boost India's economy.
Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President Navy Wellness and Welfare Association  performed the traditional honour and named these ships. These ships received a thunderous cheer from jubilant gathering as they embraced the welcoming waters of the Bay of Bengal.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Minister of State for Home, Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the 21st All India Conference of Directors, Fingerprint Bureau 2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Government believes in zero tolerance in crime and terror
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah believes in creating Crime Free India and aim of our government is to eliminate crime irrespective of caste, creed, religion and region
Union Minister of State for Home, Shri G.Kishan Reddy digitally inaugurated the 21st All India Conference of Directors, Fingerprint Bureau 2020 and also on this occasion inaugurated the eCyber Lab set up by the National Crime Records Bureau .
Shri G. Kishan Reddy in his address said Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s Government believes in zero tolerance in crime and terror. Under the leadership of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah our aim is to create Crime Free India, he added. Shri G. Kishan Reddy said that the Government does not believe in viewing a crime from the prism of caste, creed, religion or region,as crime is against humanity and peace and the government would never tolerate crimes against women and the downtrodden and will take all measures in ensuring speedy and decisive justice for all victims.
Shri G. Kishan Reddy said that although law and order is a state subject, the Union Government has an important role in monitoring and tracking crime, in modernization of police forces, and in capacity building and in extending assistance to State governments in improving policing. He added that Union Home Minister, Shri Amit shah has emphasized on importance of modernization of police forces. During the financial year 2019-20, the government of India released Rs. 780 crore for the modernization of police across India.
Emphasizing on the importance of fingerprints, Shri Reddy said thata fingerprint is an essential tool because of its uniqueness, permanency, individuality and ease in acquisition. He added that the digitization of records and fingerprint data is an important step forward in documenting and tracking crimes and criminals and expressed his confidence thatthe fully computerized National Automated Fingerprint Identification System  would soon become functional and benefit police forces.
While inaugurating the eCyber Lab set up by NCRB with state of the art cyber forensic tools,Shri Kishan Reddy said the month of October is observed as National Cyber Security Awareness Month and eCyber Lab will provide virtual experience in investigation of cyber crimes.
Director NCRB, Shri Ramphal Pawar said, NAFIS will be a game changer in investigation of crime . NAFIS will also provide aid to investigating officers in identifying criminals based on their fingerprints on real time basis.
Senior officials of Union Ministry of Home Affairs were also present along with officers of three training centres in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh via video-conferencing.
Ministry of Power
POWERGRID posts Profit After Tax  of ₹2,048 crore for Q1FY21.
Total Income rises by 5% to ₹9,817 crore
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited , a ‘Maharatna’ Company under Ministry of Power, GoI and the ‘Central Transmission Utility ’ of the country, has posted a Profit After Tax of ₹2,048 crore and Total Income of ₹9,817 crore on consolidated basis for Q1FY21. On standalone basis, the Company posted Profit After Tax and Total Income of ₹1,979 crore and ₹9,620 crore respectively for Q1FY21. During the quarter, the Company recognized as an exceptional item, the one-time consolidated rebate of ₹1,075 crore to DISCOMs / Power Departments of the States and Union Territories for passing on to the end-consumers on account of Covid-19 pandemic against the billing of Apr’20 & May’20. Excluding the impact of this one-time rebate, the Company’s profit increased by 18% over the corresponding period of FY2019-20 on standalone basis.
As per a statement issued by POWERGRID, for the quarter, the Company incurred a Capital Expenditure of about ₹1,906 crore and capitalized assets worth ₹1,184 crore  on consolidated basis. POWERGRID’s Gross Fixed Assets on a consolidated basis stood at about ₹2,28,856 crore as on June 30, 2020.
Major transmission elements commissioned during the quarter include 400kV D/C Hiriyur-Mysore line and ICTs at Meerut, Koteshwar and Balipara substations of POWERGRID. Further, long pending 400kV D/C Rajarhat-Gokarna transmission line was also commissioned in July’2020.
Eight TBCB subsidiaries were operational and eleven TBCB subsidiaries were under implementation as at the end of June 30, 2020. With the use of state-of-the-art maintenance techniques, automation and digitization, POWERGRID maintained average transmission system availability of 99.83% for Q1FY21. As at the end of Q1FY21, the total transmission assets of POWERGRID and its subsidiaries stood at 163,695 ckm of transmission lines, 248 substations and more than 413,950 MVA of transformation capacity.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Status of Avian Influenza in the country
After confirmation of Avian Influenza positive samples in poultry  of Panchkula district, Haryana, State has deployed 9 Rapid Response team and control and containment operation is underway in both the epicentres. Samples of crow/wild birds have been confirmed for AvianInfluenza  from Surat district of Gujarat and Sirohi district of Rajasthan. Further, reports of unusual deaths of 86 crows and 2 egrets were received from Kangra district . Reports of unusual mortality of wild birds have also been received from Nahan, Bilaspur and Mandi  and samples have been sent to the designated laboratory for testing.
The Department has issued advisories to the affected States so as to avoid further spread of disease.So far, the disease has been confirmed from seven states .
Test reports of the samples sent to the designated laboratory from Delhi, Maharashtra are still awaited. Further, no samples have been confirmed positive in wild birds from Balod district, Chhattisgarh which were tested earlier.
Control and containment have been completed in both the affected districts of Kerala and Post Operational Surveillance Programme guidelines have been issued to the State of Kerala.
The central teams formed for monitoring the situation in the affected areas of the country are visiting the affected sites. One of the central teams reached Kerala on January 9, 2021 and is presently monitoring the epicentre sites and conducting epidemiological investigation. Another central team reached Himachal Pradesh on January 10, 2021 and undertaking survey in the affected areas.
States have been requested to build awareness among the public and avoid the spread of mis-information regarding AI. States/ UTs have been requested to increase surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos, poultry farms, etc. proper disposal of carcass, and strengthening of bio-security in poultry farms.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Multimedia exhibition on the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi organized at India Pavilion at the Frankfurt International Book Fair
Multi media exhibition on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was organized in the India Pavilion at the Frankfurt International Book Fair. The life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated by performing Dandi Yatra today. Participants in huge number took part in the Yatra which was made vibrant by young students and their enthusiasm.
India Pavilion at the Frankfurt International Book Fair
Speaking at the occasion the Consul General of India in Frankfurt Smt Pratibha Parkar said that the whole world is celebrating the 150th Birth anniversary of Gandhiji to re-emphasize his message of truth and non violence. She also distributed away the prizes to the students who participated in the event. The event culminated with the pledge by participants to follow the path shown by Bapu to make the world a better place.
Participants at the Multimedia exhibition on 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting participates in Frankfurt Book Fair every year but this is the first time when a multimedia exhibition has been organised. The Pavilion is centre of attraction this year as people get to have relevant information on Gandhiji and other eminent leaders in a short span with the touch of a screen.
The Frankfurt International Book Fair is the largest and most important book fair which is held annually in the month of October. This year the five day fair is being organised from 16th to 20th October.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Modi Government’s focus is to make Kashmir a Paradise for J&K people : Nityanand Rai
A group of 22 school children from J&K meet MoS Nityanand Rai
, met the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai here today. The group included the 22 students of J&K Bharat Scouts Guides of the age from 14 to 17 years and two teachers. They are on ‘Bharat Darshan’ tour organized by the CRPF under the ‘Bharat ko Jaano” Programme. The students already visited Chennai and currently visiting various places in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, MoS Shri Nityanand said that the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has made efforts to bring development in all regions of country including far flung areas of Jammu & Kashmir. The Minster also said that with the unprecedented efforts made by the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah towards bringing peace and development in J&K have increased the proximity with people living in other regions of the country. The focus of the Modi Government is to make Kashmir a Paradise for Kashmiri people, by developing the areas and giving equal opportunities to the youth belonging to the region, he added.
While interacting with the children, Shri Nityanand Rai said that he is happy to meet the children of J&K and this tour will help them to understand the diversity and beauty of India. After listening the experiences of the students during their tour, the Minister said that one should not believe in rumors and judge the truth by himself. He said that such tours will bring the Kashmiri people nearer to the people living on other parts of the country. He said that it is a good indication and people started believing that Kashmir is the future of India.
The Minister said that the study tour will improve their knowledge and general awareness about historical places, social values, culture & traditions. He also lauded the CRPF for arranging the Bharat Darshan Tour giving the children an opportunity to witness the rich cultural heritage of the country. This tour is conducted to expose them to the historical, cultural and social people of the country and the development made in industrial, technological and scientific fields and also to inculcate in them a sense of pride for the country.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Passing out Parade of CRPF’s Bastariya Battalion tomorrow
The much awaited ‘Bastariya Battalion’ of CRPF is ready for Anti Naxal operation’s  in Chhattisgarh. Soon after the Passing Out Parade of the new recruits to be held in Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh tomorrow.The ‘Bastariya’ jawans will be deployed in core area to add teeth to the anti-naxal operations of CRPF in the naxal-infested Bastar division of Chhattisgarh. Numbered 241, this new battalion of CRPF carries the moniker ‘Bastariya Battalion’ for the special reason that it comprises of youths, mostly scouted from the four highly naxal infested Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur and Sukmadistricts of Chhattisgarh. Another remarkable feature of the battalion is itsaqequate female representation which is in sync with the Government’s policy of 33% reservation for women.
Though the sanctioned strength of this innovative battalion is 743, yet in the first phase as many as 739 candidate were selected in a special recruitment drivebetween mid-October 2016 to late January 2017, conducted by the CRPF in the Bastar region. However, finally a total of 534 candidatesincluding 189 female recruits underwent specialized training at ATC Bilaspur and ATC Ambikapur spanning over 44 long weeks. The training includedguerilla warfare, camouflage, living off the land and all those tricks of the trade that involve jungle operations. These jawans, after the PoP, will be deployed in the core areas of Chattisgarh to fight the naxals alongside the normal GD Bnsand CoBRABns of CRPF.
The ‘Bastariya Battalion’ that came into existence on1st April 2017, has been created to enhance local representation in CRPF’s combat lay-out in the Bastar area besides providing the ‘Bastriya’ youths a full-proof platform for employment. Accordingly, its recruitment process too carried some unique features. While the physical standards of height and weight were relaxed to give a fair chance to the local aspirants, CRPF also walked yet another extra mile to provide pre-educational and physical training to the local youths through Civic Action Programmes so as to maximize their ability and eligibility for induction into the special formation .
Armed with about a year’s rigorous training and so many years of geo-spatial experience of their own soil, these combat-ready jawans of CRPF are all poised to switch from their training ground to the battle ground in Bastar.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 583
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 209.98 Crore
More than 30 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 209.98 Crore  today. More than 30 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10413582
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10102636
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6644432
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18433693
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17691270
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12914621
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
39975789
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
29574403
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61555473
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
51991339
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
560283226
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
511932855
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
50406067
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203846352
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
196049785
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
29500115
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127544592
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
122536075
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
38438905
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
1022052707
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
939878363
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
137904140
|
|
Total
|
|
2099835210
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Date: 21st August, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
97
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1378
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
15499
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
137
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1765
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
26426
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10840
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
30372
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
5198
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
22833
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
51835
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
213115
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1480626
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
13568
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
71814
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
666271
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
8113
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
47307
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
336075
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
89788
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
388584
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2524897
|
|
Total
|
|
3003269
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.